Yi-Xuan Lin, Xylophone concertmaster.

• Interviewer|Po-Yuan Yang
• Interviewee|Yi-Xuan Lin, Xylophone concertmaster.

1. Which one do you prefer, glockenspiel or xylophone?

A: Xylophone. It sounds softer.

2. How does the glockenspiel make music sound?

A: Strick the resonance tube to shake the reeds.

3. How does the glockenspiel sound like?

A: It is clear and melodious with a light knock but it becomes noisy if the strength is too big.

4. What's the treadle for the glockenspiel?

A: To avoid lingering sound or to louder the sound.

5. How long have you learned for the glockenspiel?

A: About 1 year.

6. Why did you choose the instruments?

A: After I joined Children Orchestra, I wanted to try something new and the senior played it very well.

7. What would you do when you got the problem?

A: Practice harder and try some new methods.

8. How do you feel about playing a glockenspiel?

A: I feel great when I play well.

9. What's the structure of a glockenspiel?

A: Metal bars, treadles, and tubes.

10. What's the basic skill to play a glockenspiel?

A: Knowing the note of each key.

11. What's the basic skill to play a glockenspiel?

A: Knowing the note of each key.